A Victorian Christmas at Belsay Hall

£: Adults 8, concessions 6.80, children 4 and family ticket 20. English Heritage members free.

What is it?

Wrap up warm and venture out this winter for a day out to get you and the children into the Christmas spirit. Meet the Victorian Father Christmas dressed in traditional colourful costume, who will be reciting famous Yuletide stories and poems. Join the audience to relax and listen to these heart warming stories, there will also be opportunity for photos. You can also hear tales of Christmases past with Heuristics and browse the shop for unusual Christmas gifts. Warm clothing is recommended as the hall is unheated.

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